Alexandria, Egypt — GPS Coordinates
31° 12' 6.3" N, 29° 54' 57.0" E
| Country | Egypt |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 5,263,542 |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
Located in the northern part of Egypt along the Mediterranean coast, Alexandria is positioned at coordinates 31.2018° N latitude and 29.9158° E longitude. It is situated west of the Nile Delta and serves as a significant port city with rich historical and cultural importance.
These coordinates can be useful for various practical applications, including driving directions, sharing locations with others, and geotagging photographs. Users can easily drop a pin on a map or utilize the coordinates for navigation purposes, enhancing their travel experience in the region.
Geographic Facts About Alexandria
- Sunrise
- 06:23
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:50
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 26m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Africa/Cairo
- Antipode
- -31.201760, -150.084180
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Alexandria Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.201760, 29.915820
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°12'6.3"N 29°54'57.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°12.106'N 29°54.949'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35N 777830E 3455627N
- Geohash · base32 index
- stt38b053
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G3F6W28+P84
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.201760,29.915820
Distances from Alexandria
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafr ad Dawwār | 22 km | 13 mi | ESE (110°) |
| Idkū | 38 km | 24 mi | ENE (72°) |
| Rosetta | 52 km | 33 mi | ENE (65°) |
| Damanhur | 56 km | 35 mi | ESE (109°) |
| Disūq | 70 km | 44 mi | E (96°) |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 98 km | 61 mi | E (96°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Alexandria?
The precise GPS coordinates for Alexandria, Egypt are 31.2018° N latitude and 29.9158° E longitude. When reading GPS coordinates, remember that latitude comes first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Alexandria in and what is its UTC offset?
Alexandria operates under the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2. This means it is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '31.2018, 29.9158' into the search bar. This will direct you to Alexandria's location, allowing for accurate navigation.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.